Carl Louis is the Founder, President, and CEO of Nexus Innovations Capital, a New York City–based venture capital firm focused on backing transformative companies at the intersection of artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
With a career rooted in entrepreneurship and consulting, Carl brings a unique blend of strategic insight and operational execution to early-stage investing. Prior to launching Nexus, he founded and advised several ventures across technology, finance, and digital transformation sectors gaining firsthand experience of the challenges founders face in scaling breakthrough ideas into market-leading enterprises.

Carl established Nexus Innovations Capital to serve as a catalyst for next-generation technologies with the potential to redefine entire industries. His investment thesis centers on supporting deeply technical teams solving foundational problems in computing, infrastructure, and automation. At the core of Nexus’s approach is a belief that the convergence of AI and quantum systems represents one of the most significant innovation frontiers of the 21st century.

Carl is a passionate advocate for diversity in tech and a mentor to emerging entrepreneurs from underserved communities. He is also an active supporter of immigrant founders and sustainable innovation efforts. His leadership style is shaped by a global perspective, analytical rigor, and a commitment to long-term partnership with visionary builders.

Carl Louis is a CPA and also holds various academic credentials in business and management, and he frequently speaks at industry events focused on frontier technology and venture capital strategy.